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 This animated film is based on the manga "A Silent Voice," which was created by the Ōgaki-born manga writer/illustrator Yoshitoki Oima.This blockbuster movie was released on September 17th, 2016 to theaters all over Japan.The settings in the film are fictional, but many of the places shown in the movie are based on sites found in Ōgaki.  Shōya Ishida is a boy who hates boredom more than anything. The leader of a gang of elementary school children, Shōya is innocently curious about Shōko Nishimiya, a transfer student. Her arrival gives the boy a time of respite from their boredom. However, because of an incident involving Shōko, Shōya becomes isolated from his friends. Five years later, Shōko and Shōya start to attend different high schools. Having shut himself away emotionally since the 'incident', Shōya pays Shōko a visit. This is a story about a boy learning to accept a girl, the people around him, and himself. |
Memories of the scenery in my childhood home of Ōgaki served as inspiration in the creation of this film. I would like to thank the people of Ōgaki, without whose cooperation this film would not have been possible. I hope you enjoy the film.
Ōgaki is located in the approximate center of the Japanese archipelago along major traditional highways like the Nakasendō and Minoji. Ōgaki has long thrived as a cultural and economic crossroads for East and West Japan, and has served as the setting for major historical events such as the Battle of Sekigahara.
It is also called ‘The Water City’ due to the quantity and purity of underground springs welling up at many points in the city.
Ōgaki was the final destination of the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō’s “Oku no Hosomichi.” Along with the Sumiyoshi Lighthouse and the river boats at the remains of port in Funamachi that serve as reminders of that time, there are many monuments to Bashō and his followers in Ōgaki.
One can get a feel for Bashō’s journey by walking along the ‘mini Oku no Hosomichi’ set up along the Suimon River (which forms the outer moat of Ōgaki Castle), while enjoying the seasonal flowers, the water and the natural greenery.
This park is located to the west of Ōgaki castle, a symbol of Ōgaki. Maria appears here in one scene, playing on the playground equipment.
Address：2-53 Kuruwamachi, Ōgaki, Gifu
This bridge spans the Suimon River at almost the center of the north-south road in front of Ōgaki Station. Shōko confesses her feelings to Shōya at this site in the movie.
Address：1-39 Takasago-chō, Ōgaki, Gifu
Ōgaki Station is the portal to the city of Ōgaki, used by many commuters and schoolchildren. Shōya and the others go to search for Sahara from this site in one scene.
Address：1-130-2 Takaya-chō, Ōgaki, Gifu
There are many locations used here such as Midori Bridge and Tunnel Falls.
Address：159 Baba-chō, Ōgaki
Midori Bridge in the Four Seasons Square along the Suimon River is also shown on the movie poster.
Address：159 Baba-chō, Ōgaki
Carp at the Four Seasons Plaza
The center for social services for all city citizens, and also serving as a recreational facility, this hall is used for a variety of purposes. It is the location for sign language classes in the movie.
Address：124 Baba-chō, Ōgaki
Commonly known as Moguri Bridge
Address：1-38 Aoyanagi-chō, Ōgaki, Gifu
- Ōgaki Park
- Shin-Ōhashi Bridge
- JR Ōgaki Station
- Four Seasons Plaza
- Area around Ibi River
- Ōgaki Station Road
- General Welfare Hall
- Intersection at 1 Kanda-chō
- Aoyanagi Bridge
- Yōrō Station
- Yōrō Falls
- Yōrō Railway
- JR Gifu Station
- Intersection at 8 Koganemachi
